December Gardeners Update
For Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who manage the properties of the historic Ketcham Inn and Havens Homestead EstateFor further information about these programs, contact Dr. Jane Corrarino
Ketcham Inn Recognized by Brookhaven NAACP
December 3 2025, NAACP Brookhaven Town Branch Education Award to Ketcham Inn for Excellence in Elevating Education Within Our Community
November Gardeners Update
For Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who manage the properties of the historic Ketcham Inn and Havens Homestead EstateFor further information about these programs, contact Dr. Jane Corrarino
Inns and Taverns of Revolutionary Long Island
Ketcham Inn featured in 2025 Preservation Notes
History Books Available Online
Now available for purchase online, our exclusive Local Moriches, Brookhaven Town, Long Island and New York history books.Click to buy!
Newsletter 2025
Keep up with our annual projects and events with our 2025 Havens Ketcham Heritage Area Newsletter!
Jon Raynor (1950-2025)
Jon was a Teacher, Theatrical Stage Designer, Friend to Many, and Board Member of Ketcham Inn Foundation.
Barn Again Farm partners with Ketcham Inn Foundation, to open at Smith Farm Tin Barn
https://barnagainfarm.com
Betsy Raynor (1950-2024)
To honor the memory of Elizabeth Gaylord Raynor and to celebrate her life, the Raynor family assembled an exhibition of her paintings at Gallery 90. Exhibit will remain on display during regular gallery hours, Saturday and Sunday, 12-5, October 26 through November 3. Betsy was a Teacher, Artist, Theatrical Costume Designer, Friend to Many, Member, […]
Garden Update
For Suffolk County Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who manage the properties of the historic Ketcham Inn and Havens Homestead EstateFor further information about these programs, contact Dr. Jane Corrarino
Historic Windows Arrive at Ketcham Inn
After 35 years, Ketcham Inn is one step closer to restoration. Windows for the c. 1693 Summer Kitchen were unveiled on July 21st. The window frames were constructed by Scott W. Brown, Master Timber Framer out of White Oak and Cypress. These window frames were in vogue between 1690 and 1700. These leaded glass windows […]
Rocking Horse Restored
Historic c. 1870 rocking horse was restored by Roger Herald, Contemporary American whimsical folk art craftsman, Center Moriches. This object was gifted by Boyce and Marjorie Rogers in 2023.
Mary E. Field (1931-2023)
Local historian, author of The Illustrated History of the Moriches Bay Area. Educator; started Walk Down Main Street school programs. Long Island History Project Interview, Moriches and the Terry Ketcham Inn Mary E. Field, Moriches Bay Area historian, speaks about her book she wrote with her husband, Van R. Field, historian and genealogist, “The Illustrated History […]
Master Gardener Summer Solstice Luncheon
Master Gardener program participants gathered at Ketcham Inn June 21, 2023 for a meal after completing the restoration of the Kitchen Garden, Boxwood Garden, Vegetable Garden at Ketcham Inn, and new ReWild Gardens at the John Scudder and Mary Pelletreau Havens Homestead. All members of the team celebrated with an unforgettable luncheon at Ketcham Inn. […]
Digital Tapestry
Ketcham Inn Foundation was awarded a $125,000 grant from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation administered by 360XR. These grant funds were used to create an augmented reality experience here at Ketcham Inn. For this project, we selected 5 individuals involved with the Revolutionary War and history of the Inn: tavern keeper Benjamin Havens, Thomas […]